About HawkCell
Hawkcell is a pioneering company dedicated to advancing animal imaging through cutting-edge AI and medical imaging technologies. Our mission is to transform patient care by enhancing diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. With a strong focus on research and development, we continuously push the boundaries of medical imaging.
Born from French scientific excellence and the CNRS (National Centre for Scientific Research), HawkCell boasts a team of 70% scientists and has developed patented technology that offers unprecedented MRI image quality for animals. Having secured €5 million in Series A funding in early 2024, we aim to expand internationally (NORAM & APAC) to become the leader in animal imaging. In 2022, our market was valued at over $1 billion with double-digit annual growth.
Our diverse team, composed of experts from various fields and backgrounds, collaborates to create impactful products. Headquartered in Lyon and with a global market presence, we seek candidates eager to shape the future of healthcare internationally. Join our passionate HawkStars and make a difference, one image at a time!
Our Values
RESILIENCE: We believe that resilience is the key to an organisation's success. We have developed a common dynamic to turn uncertainties and difficulties into an opportunity to grow, renew and evolve. Agility and flexibility are essential qualities that we deploy to achieve our goals.- AMBITION: We believe in reaching for the moon to reach for the stars, having eyes that twinkle as we approach the goal and showing enthusiasm to inspire and motivate each of our people. We believe that success is a combination of talents. The common goal comes first.
- INNOVATION: For us, innovation means allowing everyone to unleash their creativity at all stages of the organisation. It also means being of a continuous improvement process and not hesitating to question what exists in order to create differentiating value. Dare to create.
- TRUST: For us nothing is built without trust and responsibility. Believing in oneself and believing in others is the virtuous path that leads to a team's success. It is the founding value and the soil that fertilises our innovation, our ambition and our resilience. It allows us to make mistakes, without fear of judgement, and to keep moving towards Excellence, T-O-G-E-T-H-E-R!
About the role
We’re looking for a curious and driven Data Science Intern to join our team for your end of year internship. You’ll dive into real R&D projects at the intersection of AI and medical imaging, working alongside experienced engineers. This is a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge applications of deep learning in healthcare while contributing to impactful projects that may lead to scientific publications.
This role is based in Lyon, France and will require you to provide a Convention de Stage.
What you'll do
- Collaborate on 2–3 mid-term projects such as diffusion MRI denoising, super-resolution, or synthetic image generation
- Support the setup and configuration of installation hardware (MacMinis, Tinypilots)
- Contribute to model development, experimentation, and code reviews
- Participate in R&D meetings and discussions, bringing ideas to the table
What we are looking for
- Must Have:
- Strong knowledge of Python, Git, and GitHub
- Solid foundation in deep learning and image processing
- Interest in publishing research and exploring innovative solutions
- Willingness to contribute to IT-related topics (e.g. hardware, software tools)
- Ability to work in an international and English-first environment
- Nice to have:
- Experience in a SaaS startup
- Experience in the veterinary industry
- Familiarity with DICOM, medical imaging workflows, or clinical environments
Why join us?
- A mission to revolutionize the animal healthcare industry
- A great and ambitious team to grow with
- An international culture with 10+ nationalities in the team
- An amazing office for you to share with other Hawkstars in Lyon, France
Recruitment Process
- 30-minute Screening Interview with the CPO
- Case Study
- 30-minute technical interview with the CTO / DS Team member
- 15-minute culture interview with the CEO
